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Board approves annual Chromebook purchase for sixth- and ninth-graders
Summary
The Lincoln Public Schools Board waived two readings and approved the district's annual Chromebook purchase for sixth- and ninth-grade students; the board discussed market volatility for chips and import uncertainty before voting.
The Lincoln Public Schools Board on Jan. 28 approved the district's annual Chromebook purchase for sixth- and ninth-grade students, moving the item from first reading to action after committee recommendation.
Don introduced the item as the district's regular annual purchase. Christie (presenting staff) noted market volatility affecting chip prices and import uncertainty but recommended the purchase continue at a level consistent with last year.
A committee recommendation to waive two readings and bring the item to action was moved and seconded; the board then voted to approve the purchase. Roll call recorded affirmative votes from the members present.
Board members discussed supply-chain considerations and market volatility but did not adopt any amendments or funding changes beyond the purchase approval. The motion was recorded as approved in roll call.
The approval authorizes procurement consistent with the staff recommendation; specific vendor, unit price and contract numbers were not specified in the public remarks at the meeting materials presented.
